Future of mining industry: What Eugene Kaspersky saw at Kumtor
At the end of May 2026, Eugene Kaspersky, one of the founders, principal owner, and CEO of Kaspersky Lab, visited Kumtor mine.
At the end of May 2026, Eugene Kaspersky, one of the founders, principal owner, and CEO of Kaspersky Lab, visited Kumtor mine.
Minister of Construction, Architecture, Housing, and Communal Services of Kyrgyzstan Nurdan Oruntaev inspected the progress of the large-scale Manas project in the village of Dostuk in Alamedin district of Chui region.
The National Statistical Committee of Kyrgyzstan recorded an increase in mineral extraction in January-April 2026 to 28,550.7 billion soms. The physical production index increased by 23.8 percent compared to the same period in 2025.
As part of a large-scale state program, 119 industrial enterprises were commissioned in Kyrgyzstan in 2025, up from the planned 100. The Ministry of Economy and Commerce announced this while presenting the work results to journalists.
The sanctions imposed against Russia and some Kyrgyz companies will not have a large-scale negative impact on the domestic economy. Minister of Economy and Commerce, Bakyt Sydykov, shared this opinion with 24.kg news agency.
At Kumtor mine, 13 operators and instructors are undergoing training to work with modern Sandvik DD322i self-propelled drilling rig.
Finance Minister Ruslan Suinaliev, responding to a question from a 24.kg news agency journalist, stated that he considers the growing number of state-owned banks in Kyrgyzstan a positive trend.
A meeting of journalists with Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, Daniyar Amangeldiev, is taking place today, May,18, at Yntymak Ordo as part of the Open Cabinet project.
The 20th International Festival of Traditional Culture and Crafts OIMO-2026 will take place in Bishkek from May 27 to 31.